August 12, 2018 NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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1 August 12, 2018 NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME St. Linus Catholic Church Shoemaker Ave. Norwalk, CA Phone Fax (562) Website Office Hours Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed for Lunch: 12-1 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun.: 8:00 a.m.-2 p.m. St. Linus School (562) Religious Education Office (562) Father Christopher Felix, Pastor Father Lester Niez, Associate Pastor Father Brian Delaney, In Residence Father Marco Reyes, In Residence Senior Deacon Chuck and Marge Baker Deacon Couple Mario & Nati Mejia Deacon Couple Mario & Ann Guerra Tita Guzman, Diaconate Minister Sue Cunneen, Diaconate Minister Mass Times Saturday: 7:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m./vigil Mass Sunday: 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m./family Mass 12:15 p.m./ (en Español) 5:00 p.m./lifeteen Mass 7:30 p.m. Weekdays: Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. with Mother of Perpetual Help Novena 1st Fridays: 7:00 p.m. 3rd Fridays: 7:00 p.m. en Español Charismatic Mass: once a month (date and time will be posted in the bulletin) Ana Engquist, Business Manager Greg Climaco, School Principal Christina May, Director of Religious Education Faith Cherisse Reyes, Bulletin Editor/ Webmaster AC Anthony Cerna, Youth Minister & Confirmation Coordinator Adoration Chapel 24 Hours All night adoration from 7:30 p.m., after the 1st and 3rd Friday Masses, Benediction Saturday 7:15 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Tuesdays 6:30 8:00 p.m. and by appointment For the following Sacraments and Services, please call the Parish Center: Sacrament of Baptism Sacrament of Marriage Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Funeral and Vigil Services Communion to the Sick and Home-bound Did you know that St. Linus has a Facebook page? Please be sure to LIKE us!

2 PAGE 2 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 12, 2018 Ministry in Action... Adoración Nocturna Contacto: Amalia Sanchez (562) rd Fri. 7 pm - Sat, 7:15 A.M. En la Iglesia Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Contact: Dorie Sablan (562) st Fri. 7P.M.-Sat. 7:15A.M. Church Adult Confirmation Parish Center: (562) Altar Servers Contact: Dennis Adame Parish Center: (562) Altar Society Contact: Parish Office Anointing of the Sick Parish Center: Baptismal Preparation of Children English & Spanish Parish Center: Because We Care Ministry Contact: Barbra Manriquez (562) Bereavement Support Group Contact: Parish Office Bible Study-English Contact: Barbara Fries (562) Tues. 8-9 P.M. Rm. 8 Charismatic Healing Mass Contact: Sion Ferrer Various Mon. 7 P.M. Church Church Environment & Art Contact: Dennis & Bernice Adame (562) Couples for Christ Contact: Sonny Berberabe Cursillo Ultreya Spanish Contacto: Miguel y Margarita Ramos (562) Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial Contacto: Elsa & Rolando Castillo (562) Fiesta Committee Contact: Robert Perez Parish Center: (562) Filipino Association Contact: Rey Factoran (714) Meets once a month Finance Council Contact: Rey Factoran (714) Funerals Parish Center: Gift Shop Vestibule of Church Contact: John A. L. Moran Parish Center: Open after all Weekend Masses Golden Age Club President: Richard Contreras (562) rd Sun 1:30-4:30 P.M. Hall Grupo de Oración Contacto: Alejandro Gama (714) Wed. 7-9:00 P.M. Hall Guadalupanas Contacto: Patricia Mesa (562) Ultimo Jueves del mes 7 P.M. Rm. 11 Fri. 7:00 P.M. Youth Room Knights of Columbus #10623 Grand Knight: Eli Samora (562) nd Tues. 7:30 P.M. Hall Legion of Mary Contact: Sylvia J. Layao (562) Praesidium Tues. 5-6 P.M. Rm. 10 Curia 2nd Thur. 7 P.M. Rm. 10 Liturgy Committee Director: Maureen Linnebur (562) Ministerios Hispanos Ministry to the Sick Contact: Cornell Watson (562) Mother of Perpetual Help Novena Contact: Imelda Manalac (562) Tues. 7:00 P.M. Church Music Ministry/Choir Directors 7:30pm Filipino Choir (1st Sunday of the month) Anthony AC Cerna: 5:30pm : 9:00am Adult Choir Mark Newberry: 7:30pm Adult Choir Mustard Seed Communities Contact: Teresa Estrada Parish Council Contact: Parish Office Prayer Shawl Ministry Contact: Mary Ratanasurakam (951) Last Monday 6:30 P.M. Par. Off. ProLife Ministry Contact: Barbra Manriquez (562) rd Thursday 6:00 P.M. Par. Off. RCIA Director: Dennis Jones djones@stlinus.org Santo Niño Devotions 1st Fri. 6:30 P.M. Church Religious Education Director: Christina May (562) Office Religious Vocations Parish Center: Safeguard the Children Contact: Parish Office St. Linus School Principal: Greg Climaco (562) Office St. Linus Ushers Contact: Cornell Watson (562) Weddings & Quinceañeras Coordinator: Sue Ellen Rojas (562) Youth Ministry/LIFE TEEN Youth Ministry: Anthony Cerna AC Confirmation Coordinator: Anthony Cerna AC

3 Decimonoveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario STRENGTHENED BY THE BREAD OF LIFE Today we resume the Bread of Life discourse from John s Gospel that began two weeks ago. He makes reference to the Jews ancestors who ate manna in the desert. These days we would think primarily of Israel wandering in the desert, but faithful Jews would also have known the story of Elijah that we hear today. Strengthened by food and drink in the desert, the angel of the Lord sends him on his forty-day and forty-night journey (the biblical number for a preparation time). Like the food given to Elijah in the desert, Jesus tells his listeners that he is bread for the life of the world. It is very important that we not stop listening to Jesus after his promise of eternal life a marvelous promise, but this reward is not the only reason we feast on the Bread of Life. We also come to the table to be made strong for the journey of mission, that the whole world might have life in the fullness of Christ. We are compelled, if we have eaten of the bread of life, to go forth in service to all. Question of the Week First Reading Elijah looked and there at his head was a hearth cake and a jug of water (1 Kings 19:4-8). Psalm Taste and see the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 34). Second Reading Be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love (Ephesians 4:30 5:2). Gospel Jesus said, I am the living bread; whoever eats this bread will live forever (John 6:41-51). Question for Children: Name one way that your faith nourishes you? How does it help your life? Question for Adults: What nourishes your life? What does the phrase living bread mean for you? Readings for the Week Monday: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Mt 17:22-27 Tuesday: Ez 2:8 3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, Wednesday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28 Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 Thursday: Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-59, 61-62: Mt 18:21 19:1 Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mt 19:3-12 Saturday: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 19:13-15 Sunday: Prv 9:1-6; Ps 34:2-7; Eph 5:15-20; Jn 6:51-58 I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever. John 6:51 Pregunta de la Semana Lecturas de la Semana PAGE 3 Primera lectura Después de descansar y alimentarse nuevamente dos veces, Elías se fortalece para caminar a la montaña de Dios, el monte Horeb (1 Reyes 19:4-8). Salmo Gusten y vean qué bueno es el Señor (Salmo 34 [33]). Segunda lectura Han sido marcados por el Espíritu Santo de Dios para que imiten a Dios y vivan en amor (Efesios 4:30-5:2). Evangelio Jesús profesa que él es el pan de vida y todo el que coma ese pan vivirá para siempre (Juan 6:41-51). Pregunta para los niños: Menciona una manera en que la fe te nutre. En qué te ayuda en tu vida? Pregunta para los adultos: Qué alimenta su vida? Qué significa la frase pan vivo para usted? Lunes: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Sal 148:1-2, 11-14; Mt 17:22-27 Martes: Ez 2:8 3:4; Sal 119 (118):14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, Miércoles: Vigilia: 1 Cr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Sal 132 (131): 6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lc 11:27-28 Día: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Sal 45 (44): 10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lc 1:39-56 Jueves: Ez 12:1-12; Sal 78 (77):56-59, 61-62: Mt 18:21 19:1 Viernes: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 o 16:59-63; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mt 19:3-12 Sábado: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Sal 51 (50):12-15, 18-19; Mt 19:13-15 Domingo: Prov 9:1-6; Sal 34 (33):2-7; Ef 5:15-20; Jn 6:51-58 WEEKLY COLLECTIONS MASS COLLECTION AUGUST 4/5 5:30 PM VIGIL $2, :30 AM $1, :00 AM $2, :30 AM $1, :15 PM $1, :00 PM $ :30 PM $1, GRAND TOTAL $10, We would like to thank our parishioners and visitors for being generous with your weekly donations. We welcome you to make your weekly/monthly donations by enrolling in WeShare (formerly Parish Pay) by visiting stlinus.churchgiving.com/ or call(800) to set up an account.

4 PAGE 4 Saturday, August 11th 7:30 AM Mercy Medina Alas, Thanksgiving 5:30 PM Prosy De La Cruz Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time I N OUR PRAYERS August 12, 2018 Prayers for our brothers and sisters in their time of suffering and need : Sunday, August 12th 7:30 AM Elpido & Salvacion Javellana, R.I.P. 9:00 AM Victoria Abido, Birthday, R.I.P. 10:30 AM Don Jayamaha, Birthday, R.I.P. 12:15 PM Santo de Eduviges Carmen Ocasio 5:00 PM Homer Pamaran, R.I.P. 7:30 PM Fr. Les Niez Monday, August 13th 8:30 AM Victor Ranches, R.I.P. Tuesday, August 14th 8:30 AM Arianna Reyes, Happy 15th Birthday 7:00 PM Victor M. Gonzalez, R.I.P. Wednesday, August 15th 8:30 AM David Valenzuela, 5 Year Anniversary, R.I.P. Thursday, August 16th 8:30 AM Judy Reynolds Madlangbayan, Death Anniversary Friday, August 17th 8:30 AM Bill McSeveney, Birthday, R.I.P. 7:00 PM Aurora Aguilar, R.I.P. Saturday, August 18th 7:30 AM Evelyn Carale, Birthday 5:30 PM Angelina Torres, 11 Years, R.I.P. Sunday, August 19th 7:30 AM Mason Alexander Guhit, R.I.P. 9:00 AM Aureen Macatula 10:30 AM Delano Perera, Special Intention 12:15 PM Rosa Mystica 5:00 PM Ismael Macias, Birthday, R.I.P. Teresa Velador, Elpidio Velador, Joey Lascano Sr., Angie Guerrero, Charito Wells, Lorrie Teodoro, Little Ruben Ramirez, Mireya Lozano, Christopher Honrado, Emil Evangelista Jr. Ursula Hirezi, Farida Maiz, Sydney Teodoro, Debra Rios, Robert Ray Rios, Alberta Luna, David Ramirez, Zachary Pereyra, Richard Cortez, Maria Hodgers, Manuel Guillen, Jose Acero, Jessie Bausley, Betsy & Jose Gonzalez, Ophelia Angaco, Angie Chavez, Althea Robinson, Ramona Ramirez, Ed & Doris Boucree, Eddie & Rosa Perez, Naomi Gonzalez, Lilia Navarro, John Adams, Peggy Del Fosse, Elenore Obenhas Ellie, Ester Hebein, Moses Estrada, Dianne Roberts, Emily Mercado, Victoria Lopez, Erica Marton, Augustine Quezada, Ofelia Evangelista, Angel Guardado-Banuelos, John Hernandez, Linda Collado, Sandra Bonsall Galvan, Aida Velador, Ramona Quinones, Abertano Rutiaga, Carmen Sanchez, Daniel Sanchez, Michael Abad, Marita Alvarez, Roberto Alvarez, Michael O Donnell, Richard O Donnell, Joe Chavez, Helen Rapasky, Glenn & Patricia Hackett, Rigoberto Cervantez, Maria Refugio Contreras, Mike Abad, Iris Le Duff, Frank Le Duff, Tricia Najar, Margarita Rios, Aiden Alonso, George Gonzalez, Glen & Patricia Hacket, Rodger & Marian Ryan, Tony & Sally Estoque, Gunter Liu, Kathy Carrillo, Fred Fields, Lucille Wendler, Virgilio Tandoc If you or someone in your family is in need of prayers, please contact the Parish office at or bulletin@stlinus.org Thank you

5 Decimonoveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario PAGE 5 Treasures from our Tradition Tradiciones de nuestra Fe Careful readers of the Treasures will have noticed that the two columns about the oldest monastic communities in the United States refer to the colonial states. The Louisiana Purchase gained a great treasure for our nation, the Ursuline monastery of New Orleans. Among the greatest pioneers of that city were nuns who came from France on a perilous voyage in 1727, pestered by pirates and tossed by fearsome storms. These were genteel, welleducated Ursulines, yet their first task was to roll up their sleeves and open a hospital to care for the pestilenceridden colony. Next, they opened a school for girls and launched a plan to educate the women being shipped over from France to marry settlers. In this way, they had enormous influence in molding patterns of family and domestic life. At Christmastime in 1814, the threat of a British assault on the city was growing. On the terrifying night of January 7, 1815, the women of New Orleans gathered in the monastery chapel to pray that the city be spared from destruction in battle. The mother superior made a vow to have a Mass of Thanksgiving on that date every year should the Americans win. That night, Our Lady of Prompt Succor, to whom the nuns had great devotion, became the protector and patron of this great city. The convent in the French Quarter is the oldest standing building in the Mississippi valley, and the only surviving building of the French colonial period. The nuns relocated in 1824, but their old monastery is preserved as a museum and archives for the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The school the nuns began, Ursuline Academy, is the oldest continuously operating Catholic school, and school for women, in the United States. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. En 1973 Juan A. Espinosa escribió la canción Santa María del Camino con la cual invita a la Madre de Dios a caminar con sus hermanos y hermanas en la fe. La canción reta al creyente a caminar a pesar de lo difícil que puede ser y a luchar por los cambios que sólo el Reino de Dios puede realizar. En todo esto María es invitada a caminar con el creyente. En esta semana recordamos la Asunción de María al cielo, y lo hacemos reconociendo que además de ser Madre de Dios y madre nuestra, ella también es nuestra hermana y compañera en el camino de la fe. Ella ha llegado a la meta de nuestra peregrinación y lo ha hecho en cuerpo y alma por un privilegio singular. Nosotros también lo haremos en los últimos días cuando nuestro cuerpo resucite para unirse con nuestra alma. Es en vista de los últimos tiempos que invitamos a María a descender de sus altares, regresando del cielo una y otra vez para caminar con sus hermanas y hermanos, en la fe, que tanto necesitan su ejemplo y apoyo. Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. BAPTISMS W E WELCOME TO O UR PARISH COMMUNITY Aiden Matthew Romero Liam Anthony Ramirez Amarah Caila Porras Sofia Marie Huitz Jameson Alexander Mc Connon Anjali Isabella Reid BAPTIZED ON A UGUST 4, 2018 ANGER S OFFSPRING As long as anger lives, she continues to be the fruitful mother of many unhappy children. St. John Climacus Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Like Elijah, don t we often get weary? We get weary for many reasons, even weary of doing good and believing all that Christ has taught. Sometimes, we forget (or fail to believe) that there are angels who constantly serve the Lord and protect us from all evil. They are mentioned in scripture, as in today s first reading, and several times in the Gospels. When an angel comes from God and wakes Elijah and tells him to eat and drink the food that God has provided, he obeys immediately and sleeps again. Again the angel awakens him and bids him eat and drink. And strengthened by that food, he walked forty days and forty nights to the mountain of God, Horeb. This is quite a feat to walk for forty days on one meal. But it is symbolic of our strengthening by the Eucharist to face all that we must in our day-to-day living. Sometimes we seem to be walking forever, exhausted and discouraged, but conscious of the strength that comes from the Eucharist we walk with faith and courage, facing whatever difficulties we encounter along the way.

6 PAGE 6 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 12, 2018 Parish News ATTENTION: ST. LINUS MINISTRY LEADERS A MANDATORY Parish Leaders Meeting, with our Pastor, Fr. Chris Felix, is scheduled for Monday, August 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Each ministry is asked to send one representative to attend the meeting. We thank you and look forward to serving you as we plan another year full of spiritual work here at St. Linus Church. If you have any questions, or if I can be of service in any way, please do not hesitate to call the parish office at or you may a.engquist@stlinus.org. PRE-BAPTISM CLASSES FOR AUGUST 2018 Spanish Wednesday, August 29th at 7:30 PM English Thursday, August 30th at 7:00 PM Please call the Parish Office to register. YOUR ARTICLES ARE IMPORTANT! Use our parish bulletin to inform the community about your Ministry and/or group event. Send your articles via two weeks before you need the article in the bulletin; the address is bulletin@stlinus.org. FORGIVENESS These days, we find ourselves in a bitterly divided nation and a divided Church. We may see ourselves as both right and righteous, but we need to take a closer look at both ourselves and others before we make judgments. It is certainly possible that we are right and the other side quite wrong, but we must be aware, with humility, that we may be the ones who are wrong about many things. Even if we are in the right, Saint Paul reminds us that All bitterness, fury, anger, shouting, and reviling must be removed from you, along with all malice. To be right is of no consequence if we are constantly condemning and ridiculing our opponents in the world and in the Church. And be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ, says Saint Paul. So do not grieve the Holy Spirit. In order to keep our church clean, beautiful, and inviting, please refrain from bringing food or drinks into the Church. This includes chewing gum during mass. Thank you.

7 Decimonoveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Religious Education News PAGE 7 Religious Education enrollment for First Holy Communion and returning students begins June 4th through September 4th. Applications are available at the Religious Education Office and the Parish Office. Both Wednesday and Saturday classes are available for most grades. If you have any questions regarding our program, please call the Religious Education Office at (562) or us at re@stlinus.org. Please check for updates on our website First Holy Communion Pictures are ready for pick up. Please stop by the Religious Education office during business hours. Day time hours: Mon.-Sat. 9AM 2 PM Evening hours: Mon. Thurs. 4:30 PM 6:30 PM. TEEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Religious Education is seeking teens who are interested in volunteering as teacher's aids and general office tasks. Positions are available on Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm to 7:30pm and on Saturdays 9:00am to 10:30am starting in September. Please call the Religious Education Office at (562) if you are interested Confirmation Registration will is available. For requirements and registration information, please visit Questions? Contact Anthony Cerna (AC) at accerna@gmail.com Phone Number: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CATECHIST RETREAT The St. Linus Religious Education Catechist Retreat is scheduled for Saturday, August 18th from 9:00am to noon. Anyone interested in teaching Religious Ed may attend. Please contact the Religious Ed Office at (562) FOOD OF LIFE Christ loved us and handed himself over for us as a sacrificial offering to God. Jesus speaks of himself as the bread of life. He teaches that those who come to him are called by God, and that he himself is the only one who has seen God; if we believe, we will be raised on the last day. If we think we are right only because we believe we are right, based on our own knowledge, we kid ourselves. If we believe we are right because we follow the writings of others who boast of their knowledge of God but do not show it in kindness and love for others, we are fools. If we condemn others because they do not believe as we do, we condemn ourselves for not following the humble and gentle Jesus. We must be kind, and always remember that They shall all be taught by God. Judge not, for as Jesus tells us, I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever... whoever believes has eternal life.

8 PAGE 8 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 12, 2018 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TREE OF LIFE Our Tree of Life has been put up in the church vestibule and the leaves and rocks will soon be installed for those who have completed their pledge. If you have completed your pledge, please be sure to turn in a form so your leaf or rock can be ordered. Below you will find an order form in case you have misplaced yours. Please fill out and return to the parish office. Envelope # Name Address Phone number Please allow one space between words and after punctuation. Please print. Layout of the inscription will be interpreted by the engraver. I/ WE WOULD LIKE THE FOLLOWING INSCRIPTION IN RECOGNITION ON MY/OUR: Safeguard the Children DID YOU KNOW? Cell phone snapshots may not be so innocent Nearly everyone has a cell phone and that may be great for communication and connection, but it also gives rise to concerns about who may be taking photos of you or your children without your knowledge. You can t police the behaviors of others around you, but you can avoid taking pictures of your own children in public, and posting photos online that give away the locations of your favorite parks and hangouts. If your children have phones, monitor the photos they are taking and sharing, too. For a copy of the complete VIRTUS article Camera Phones: Unseen Dangers archdiocese.org/org/protecting/pages/virtus-current- Online-Articles.aspx Community News Casi todas las personas tienen teléfono celular para mantenerse comunicados con los demás. Pero con esta interconexión, surge las interrogantes de quienes están autorizados para tomar fotos suyas o de sus hijos sin el debido consentimiento. Ustedes no pueden controlar el comportamiento de quienes les rodean, pero si pueden evitar tomar y publicar las fotos de sus hijos y de los lugares que ellos más frecuentan. Si sus hijos tienen celulares, revise periódicamente las fotos que ellos toman y comparten. Si quiere la copia completa del artículo de VIRTUS sobre las Fotos de los teléfonos y el peligro que representan, VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx DESCENDIENTES DE LA IRA Mientras viva la ira, continuará siendo madre fructífera de muchos niños infelices. San Juan Climacus

9 Decimonoveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario PAGE 9 Celebrating Our Past ~ Preparing Our Future Celebrating Our Past ~ Preparing Our Future As of May , we now have $612, collected to date. Pledges continue to arrive daily. Total Pledged/Gifts received is $1,005, Thank you again, and God bless, to all who given towards this worthwhile program. Soon, those of you who have yet to respond will be receiving another opportunity to participate. So much more is yet to be done to honor our past generations and prepare us for future generations to come. Celebrando Nuestro Pasado ~ Preparando para Nuestro Futuro Al 11 de Mayo de 2018 nuestra Campaña Capital esta en un total de $612, en compromisos mientras recibimos nuevas promesas todos los días. Hemos recibido un total de $1,005, en regalos. Muchas gracias y bendiciones a todos que han participado en este programa valioso hacia nuestra comunidad parroquial. Para los que no han participado, pronto recibirán otra oportunidad para contribuir. Todavía hay mucho por hacer para honrar a las generaciones antepasadas y preparar para nuevas generaciones en el futuro. $ 612, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE ACCOUNTS If you have any questions or concerns about your Capital Campaign account please call the Parish Office Pledge Payment Options PAY BY CHECK Make your checks payable to: St Linus Capital Campaign You may mail your check to: St. Linus Catholic Church Shoemaker Avenue Norwalk, CA or stop by the Parish office to drop off your payment. PAY WITH CASH You may bring your cash payment to the Parish Office. PAY BY CREDIT CARD The Parish Office now takes: Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. GIVE ONLINE 1. For online payments visit: 2. Click GIVE ONLINE. Follow the link to WeShare (formerly Parish Pay) Donations 3. You may log in if you have previously created an account, or select from the Giving Opportunities on which fund you would like to donate to. 6. For Capital Campaign, select the box titled Capital Campaign 7. Select from the options: Create a Recurring Donation, or Make a One Time Donation. If you would like more information on WeShare, or if you need help setting up an online account, please visit our staff in the Parish Office Monday Friday, between the hours of 9:00 AM 4:00 PM.

10 PAGE 10 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 12, 2018 Pick up an application on your way out, next to the bulletins.

11 Decimonoveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario PAGE 11 Chicken or Egg The second reading of Paul to the Ephesians talks about forgiving one another. It reminds me of the line in the Lord s Prayer, Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. (Mt 6:12) You could read that line as a warning that God only forgives those who forgive others. Paul reverses that conditional meaning to say that we forgive because God has already forgiven us. So which came first, the chicken or the egg? In a sense, both are needed: Jesus died on the cross to show that God forgives sins you haven t even committed yet. But God does not force his forgiveness on us. It is a gift, given freely. We have to want to be forgiven and accept that gift from God. And we also have to be willing to forgive those who have hurt us. There are many ways to do that. One is to forgive in your heart. That s usually easy to do for someone you love. You know they didn t mean to hurt you and so you don t get angry at them. And if you truly forgive, you won t be thinking of how that person owes you for the hurt and what you can get from them. If you don t love the one who hurt you, you still need to forgive, so you can let go of the hurt. (And be forgiven for not loving your neighbor!) Paul also tells us to let go of bitterness, anger, and shouting. Instead of getting even, we are told to be kind and compassionate (Eph 4:32.) We can go to the next step after forgiving in our hearts: We show our forgiveness in our actions. A friend or relative might get a hug; others might get a handshake or words of forgiveness. If the one who hurt you insists on making up for it, accept their gift graciously and remind them that they are forgiven; they may need to make reparation so they can forgive themselves. Jesus showed how much God wants to forgive us by his death on the cross. Because we are forgiven, we are then able to forgive others. So while God s love and forgiveness are always first, we must be able to forgive others so that we can accept it from God. Tom Schmidt, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Medical Alert System $29.95/Mo. billed quarterly One Free Month No Long-Term Contract Price Guarantee Easy Self Installation Call Today! Toll Free Saint Margaret Sunday Missal Designed to be Your Personal Prayer Companion through 2030 Readings Reflections Prayers In Stock & Ready to Order Today. CALL OR ORDER ONLINE. $ Norwalk La Mirada Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. Sales & Service Since Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA Eat In or Take Out Diana s Restaurant Tortilleria & Panaderia Una Cadena Con Tradición y Buen Sabor BUY YOUR TAMALES, MENUDO, CARNITAS, & MASA FRESH DAILY Pioneer Bl., Norwalk 300 E. Sepulveda, Carson (562) (310) N. Durfee, El Monte 6035 Pacific Bl., Huntington Park (626) (323) SPACE AVAILABLE To Advertise Here... Contact BERNIE MENDOZA today at (800) mendozab@jspaluch.com Se Habla Español Come Sail Away on a 7-night Catholic Exotic Cruise. Prices begin at $1045 per couple which includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass and Rosary offered. Deposit of only $350 per person will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. Thanks and God Bless, Brian or Sally, coordinators an Official Travel Agency of Apostleship of the Sea-USA CST St Linus Church (B) For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc

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